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“Evergreen” is the debut for British pop singer YEBBA (née Abbey Smith) whose amazing vocal chops are going to take her far. She’s got beautiful understated qualities that ooze personality like Jessie Ware. “Evergreen” (above) is also stunning piece of songwriting that I’m surprised hasn’t passed by Adele’s ears, because if it did, she wouldn’t be able to pass it up. Nonetheless, YEBBA is one to listen and watch for – she is also featured in Sam Smith’s The Thrill Of It All album on what is the record’s highlight IMO, “No Peace” (below). She and Sam apparently met a few years ago so it’s great to see that he has been able to include her in his record, and I hope she gets to tour with him. Their harmonies and individual pieces are fantastic, and the song does not let the album’s preoccupation with soulful choir elements bog it down. With a golden voice like hers, YEBBA will be very much in the public ear soon and expect a major label battle for her to occur. In the meantime, check out the independently released “Evergreen” at your favourite digital music store.